7:30AM-5:00PM REGISTRATION MEZZANINE FOYER
8:30AM-9:00AM PRE-MEETING BREAKFAST CAROLINA FOYER
9:00AM-4:00PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS MIDDLETON Transportation & Logistics Council, Inc.
9:00AM-5:00PM OPTIONAL SEMINARS
I. CONTRACTING FOR TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS SERVICES LAURENS Presented by Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq. An intensive workshop on the practical and legal aspects of contracting for both purchasers and providers of transportation and logistics services. Includes a review of important legal principles, statutes, regulations and a “walk through” and in-depth discussion of actual contract provisions, terms and conditions.
II. FREIGHT CLAIMS IN PLAIN ENGLISH POINSETTE Presented by Gerard F. Smith, Esq. Based on the recently published 4th edition of the text by George Carl Pezold & William J. Augello, this session covers basics of carrier liability, bills of lading, burdens of proof, defenses, damages, limitations of liability, time limits, liability of freight forwarders, intermediaries, warehousemen, air and ocean carriers.
III. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND THE LAW RUTLEDGE Presented by Brent Wm. Primus, JD This unique one-day course based upon Bill Augello’s landmark text is designed to provide a basic working knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the supply chain and governing the relationships between the parties ---- shippers, carriers, and intermediaries. This is the vital information you need for minimizing risks and protecting revenues for your organization and for your own individual professional growth.
IV. CCP PRIMER CLASS PINCKNEY Presented by John O’Dell, CCP The CCP Primer Class is a fast-moving intense one day review for individuals preparing to take the CCP Exam. Attendees must apply and be pre-approved by CCPAC to participate in the class and/or exam on Wednesday.
10:00AM-10:30AM MID-MORNING BREAK CAROLINA FOYER
12:00PM-1:00 PM LUNCHEON COLONIAL ROOM 3
3:00PM-3:30 PM MID-AFTERNOON BREAK CAROLINA FOYER
5:30PM-7:30PM HOSPITALITY RECEPTION / EXHIBITS GOLD BALLROOM
5:30 PM-7:30 PM MID-AFTERNOON BREAK CAROLINA-FOYER
HOSPITALITY RECEPTION / EXHIBITS GOLD BALLROOM
7:30AM-8:30AM PRE-MEETING BREAKFAST GOLD BALLROOM
7:30AM-5:00PM REGISTRATION MEZZANINE FOYER
7:30AM-5:00PM EXHIBITS GOLD BALLROOM
8:30AM-10:00AM GENERAL SESSION I CAROLINA BALLROOM
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE In the last few years, we have witnessed extraordinary events and conditions that have had major impact on both our domestic and international supply chains. And they are destined to continue - wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East, domestic and international politics, environmental threats due to global warming, legislation, regulatory initiatives and administration policies. Leading experts will peer into the crystal ball and give their views on what to expect and what we should be doing for the future.
MODERATOR: Aaron Schmidt, Senior Vice President, NFI Industries PANELISTS: Chris Burroughs, Vice President of Government Affairs, Transportation Intermediaries Association William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor, The Journal of Commerce Henry E. Seaton, Esq., Seaton & Husk, L.P.
10:00AM-10:30AM MID-MORNING BREAK GOLD BALLROOM
10:30AM-12:00PM GENERAL SESSION II CAROLINA BALLROOM
FREIGHT CLAIMS – BACK TO THE BASICS This team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide practical advice for anyone who deals with claims for loss and damage. The workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of the claims process. This is a unique opportunity to see a panel of freight claims experts discussing many of the topics that are found in the landmark text, Freight Claims in Plain English (4th Ed.). Topics will include: Freight claims fundamentals; What is a freight claim; The Carmack Amendment; Preparation and filing of claims; Burdens of proof; Claim Investigation and timelines; How to investigate; Who to file against; Time limits; Concealed damage; Carrier’s claim defenses - unpaid freight bills, “clean” bill of lading or delivery receipt, insufficient packaging, improper documentation; Measure of damages – invoice value or manufacturers cost.
MODERATOR: David Nordt, CCP, Executive Director of CCPAC & National Director of Claims at The Gilbert Company
PANELISTS: Christine L. Gramse, CCP, Transportation Auditor, Land O’Lakes, Inc. Jessica Renner, CCP, Senior Claims Analyst, Jarrett Logistics Carla Bay Rumford, CCP, Sr. Operations Support Manager, BM2 Freight Services Inc.
12:00PM-1:30PM LUNCHEON - GUEST SPEAKER: COLONIAL ROOM Barbara Melvin, President and CEO, South Carolina Ports
1:30PM -3:00PM WORKSHOP 1 CAROLINA - A
BILLS OF LADING – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Bills of Lading have been used for the transportation of goods for centuries. In the absence of some other formal transportation agreement, the Bill of Lading, is the “Contract of Carriage” and governs the legal relationship between the shipper and the carrier. Yet few people that use them rarely even look at them or really understand how important they are. Every mode of transport has its own different versions of bills of lading – truck, ocean, air and intermodal. Three leading attorneys will give you a “tour” of typical bills of lading for each mode and explain how the “contract of carriage”, together with the applicable laws, treaties and tariffs, govern carrier liability and some of the “traps and pitfalls” for the unwary user. Also discussed will questions about the growing use of “electronic” and “paperless” bills of lading.
MODERATOR: Jerrod Slaughter, Sr. Director of Global Logistics, KEEN, Inc.
PANELISTS: Andrew M. Danas, Partner., Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert, LLP Brent Wm. Primus, JD, Primus Law Office, P.A. Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq., Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
1:30PM-3:00PM WORKSHOP 2 CAROLINA - B TRANSPORATION INSURANCE Insurance policies come in many sizes, shapes and colors, but they only have one thing in common – expensive premiums. Have you ever examined the real risks from accidents, theft, freight loss or damage or other events that could interrupt your supply chain and your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks? All too often people don’t do this and there can be serious surprises and consequences. The panel of experts will explain the different insurance products that are available, what they cover and what they don’t and give their suggestions as to what coverage you may need and require from your service providers to protect your interests.
MODERATOR: Jeffrey L. Meyer, Senior Group Manager Transportation, Nestle Purina PetCare, Co. PANELISTS: Rick Bridges, Vice President- Account Executive, Supply Chain and Logistics Northeast Marine, Lockton Companies Matthew C. Koch, Esq., Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, PC Drew Singleton Wilder, CEO, Vicarious Liability Risk Management LLC
3:00PM-3:30PM MID-AFTERNOON BREAK GOLD BALLROOM
3:30PM-5:00PM GENERAL SESSION III CAROLINA BALLROOM
LAW OF THE LAND, LAW OF THE JUNGLE A continuation of the ever-popular annual session where “Lawyers Explain the Law, and Businessmen Tell It Like It Is”.
MODERATOR: Gerard F. Smith, Esq., Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
PANELISTS: James Attridge, Esq., Business Trial Lawyer David Popowski, Esq., Popowski Law Firm LLC Jessie Renner, CCP, Senior Claims Analyst, Jarrett Logistics Raymond A. Selvaggio, Esq., Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC Deena Walechka, CCP, Claims Specialist II, Risk Mgt., FedEx Custom Critical
5:15PM-6:15PM CCPAC ANNUAL MEETING CAROLINA BALLROOM All CCPAC Members and those desiring more information about becoming a CCPAC member are invited to attend the annual business meeting. Officers will be elected followed by announcements, awards plus any new or old business presented before the membership and door prizes. Attendees of this meeting will earn an additional .50 ceus-CCPAC continuing education credits.
6:00PM-8:00PM HOSPITALITY RECEPTION / EXHIBITS GOLD BALLROOM
7:30AM-8:30AM PRE-MEETING BREAKFAST GOLD BALLROOM
7:30AM-5:00PM REGISTRATION MEZZANINE FOYER
7:30AM-5:00PM EXHIBITS GOLD BALLROOM
8:30AM-10:00AM GENERAL SESSION IV CAROLINA BALLROOM SECURITY – THE “FRAUD PANDEMIC” Transportation theft, pilferage and other events that disrupt the supply chain have been with us for years. From the cell phone to elaborate communication systems our information and data are bouncing from satellite to satellite in amounts that were once unimaginable. Unfortunately, this wonderful technology also has helped to spawn a new wave of crime - fraud. This panel of experts will discuss: Analysis and identification of the threats, risks and vulnerability; Strategic thefts - fictitious pick-ups, identify theft and theft by deception; “Cyber Crime” - hacking, data theft and ransomware; Best practices for prevention; Law enforcement resources; Help available for victims; What federal agencies are doing.
MODERATOR: Deena Walechka, CCP, Claims Specialist II, Risk Mgt., FedEx Custom Critical
PANELIST: Jerry Jacobs, Director of Risk Management, Prosponsive Logistics Keith Lewis, VP of Operations, CargoNet Danny Ramon, Director of Intelligence and Response, Overhaul
10:00AM-10:30AM MID-MORNING BREAK GOLD BALLROOM
10:30AM-12:00PM WORKSHOP 3 CAROLINA A
SELECTING TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS What are the “best practices” for selecting and vetting a transportation provider? Criminal and fraudulent activity in the transportation industry has become an epidemic costing shippers, brokers and carriers millions of dollars each year. Panelists will discuss the importance of due diligence and continuous monitoring and suggest how to prevent or minimize loss from cargo theft, fraud, identity theft; double brokering and broker scams, and what to do when you get “caught in the middle” of one of these schemes.
MODERATOR: Nadia Martin, CCP, Claims & Compliance Manager, Blakeman Transportation Inc.
PANELISTS: Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer, Highway Carla Bay Rumford, CCP, Sr. Operations Support Manager, BM2 Freight Services Inc. Eric Zalud, Esq., Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
10:30AM-12:00PM WORKSHOP 4 CAROLINA B
LTL PRICING Freight Charges - What You Need to Know Whether you are a seller or a buyer, the "delivered" price of products always includes the cost of transportation - freight charges - and it can make a big difference. Many large shippers negotiate formal transportation contracts, but others just get a rate – over the phone or in an email – from a carrier or broker. However, even sophisticated purchasers of transportation services often don't understand the basics of carrier pricing. Panelists will cover: LTL Class rates, NMFC classes and base rate tariffs; Proprietary products, CzarLite; Recent changes to the NMFC; FAK rates; Dimensional pricing, dynamic pricing for LTL shipments; Truck Load rates – point to point, mileage; Spot or quoted rates; Accessorial charges and surcharges, Relationship of rates to carrier liability.
MODERATOR: Jessie Renner, CCP, Senior Claims Analyst, Jarrett Logistics
PANELISTS: Christopher Adkins, VP-Yield Strategy & Management, ArcBest Paul Dugent, Executive Director, NMFTA Digital LTL Council Darryl Gash, Corporate Logistics Manager, Dillard’s Logistics
12:00PM-1:30PM LUNCHEON - GUEST SPEAKER: COLONIAL ROOM Robert Zimmerman, President, R&L Carriers, Inc.
1:30PM-3:00PM GENERAL SESSION V CAROLINA BALLROOM TRANSPORTATION ATTORNEYS PANEL Leading transportation attorneys will address legislation, regulations and court decisions impacting shippers, carriers and intermediaries –Topics will include: Broker liability for BI/PD and cargo claims; Independent contractors vs. employees and other current issues. MODERATOR: George C. Pezold, Esq., Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC
PANELISTS: Hillary Arrow Booth, Esq., Managing Partner, Booth LLP Steve W. Block, Esq., Lane Powell PC Christina Nugent, Counsel, Hanson Bridgett LLP
3:00PM-3:30PM MID-AFTERNOON BREAK GOLD BALLROOM
3:30PM-5:00PM WORKSHOP 5 CAROLINA A
INTERNATIONAL TRADE - SOURCING, SELLING AND SHIPPING IN 2024 For years we have been seeing "Made in China" labels on all sorts of goods, but things are changing. Political, environmental, social and labor conditions, quotas, tariffs and duties, as well as rising costs for shipping are causing importers to look elsewhere. And American manufacturers and producers would like to sell "Made in the U.S.A." products and intellectual property in foreign markets, but often run into complicated restrictions. Panelists will discuss political and environmental issues; tips for importers and exporters, contracting with service providers, and new information and date requirements.
MODERATOR: Rennie Alston, CEO, American River Group of Companies
PANELISTS: Andrew M. Danas, Partner, Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert, LLP Marianne Rowden, CEO, E-Merchants Trade Council, Inc. Jerrod Slaughter, Sr. Director of Global Logistics, KEEN Inc
3:30PM-5:00PM WORKSHOP 6 CAROLINA B
MEET THE EXPERTS Would you like help with a problem or have questions that need answers? Then this session is perfect. A Pre-Scheduled one-on-one meeting with top transportation professionals will give you an opportunity to ask specific questions or get guidance with a problem. Each meeting will be 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time with a presenter or panelist of your choice. Sign up at the registration table for your own personal consultation.
COORDINATOR: Nadia Martin. CCP, CDS, Loss Prevention & Carrier Compliance Manager, Blakeman Transportation, Inc.
6:30PM-9:30PM PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION COLONIAL ROOM
7:30AM-8:30AM PRE-MEETING BREAKFAST GOLD BALLROOM 7:30AM-10:00AM REGISTRATION FOYER 8:30AM-10:00AM GENERAL SESSION VI CAROLINA BALLROOM FOOD & PRODUCE CLAIMS Freight claims involving items and materials intended for human consumption and related products typically involve a myriad of different laws, regulations and practices. This panel of experts will cover loss and damage claims for processed food items, fresh fruits and vegetables and food-related items such as containers, wrapping and packaging materials. Topics would include temperature abuse, missing or broken seals upon delivery, unexplained breaks in the chain of custody, exposure of food and related products to possible adulteration or contamination by foreign substances, mitigation of damages and salvage.
MODERATOR: Jon Gehrts, Director of Supply Chain, UniPro Foodservice, Inc. PANELISTS: Michael Carlisle, Director, Logistics Operations, United States Cold Storage David Popowski, Esq., Popowski Law Firm, LLC Carla Bay Rumford, CCP, Sr. Operations Support Manager, BM2 Freight Services Inc. 10:00AM-10:30AM MID-MORNING BREAK GOLD BALLROOM
10:30AM-12:00PM GENERAL SESSION VI I CAROLINA BALLROOM FREIGHT CLAIMS - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Panelists will tackle questions submitted by the audience and to the Council's "Q&A" forum, tell how they would answer them from both a shipper and carrier viewpoint, and give suggestions on how to resolve difficult situations. Be sure to bring your questions to this session!
MODERATOR: Brandon Arnold, CTB, Chief Commercial Officer, Simple Logistics
PANELISTS: Ronald M. Leibman, Partner, McCarter & English LLP David Nordt, CCP, Executive Director of CCPAC & National Director of Claims at The Gilbert Company Brent Wm. Primus, JD, Primus Law Office, P.A. Richard Rathbun, CCP, Corporate Cargo Claims, Allen Lund Company Deena Walechka, CCP, Claims Specialist II, Risk Mgmt., FedEx Custom Critical
12:00PM GRAND PRIZE DRAWING & ADJOURNMENT CAROLINA BALLROOM WINNER MUST BE PRESENT
